Abstract: A tool for cleaning uneven or periodic corrugated surfaces has a head and a handle which is attached in a similar configuration as for a rake or push broom. The head has a cleaning edge which projects a varying distance, the distance varying according to a period configured to mate with the grooves and ridges of the corrugated surface. The cleaning edge may be solid, bristles or a combination of the two. The tool may have plural cleaning edges for cleaning different areas or types of material. The cleaning tool finds particular applicability in cleaning debris from the corrugated floor of a pickup truck bed liner.

Abstract: A scraper tool of one-piece construction is conformable for use in scraping various surfaces and is made up of a generally arched body portion having an intermediate handle section to be gripped by the user and scraper blades at opposite ends of the body portion provided with edges extending in opposite directions transversely across the width dimension at each end so that the application of force in either lengthwise direction to the body portion will cause one of the blades to scrape the materials away from the surface. In an alternate embodiment, the scraper tool may include a handle extension pivotally connected to the body portion and provided with a brush on the handle extension.

Abstract: There is provided a multi-purpose tool which comprises a paint brush having a bristle portion, a ferrule removable from the bristle portion, and a handle removable from the ferrule. When a cap at the free end of the handle is pivoted open, a pry blade is provided for removing a paint can lid. When the handle is removed from the ferrule, a reversible screwdriver inserted within a bore in the handle is provided for turning screws. When the ferrule is removed from the bristle portion, a scraper blade attached to the ferrule is provided for scraping a surface in preparation for painting. A belt mounted holster in also provided for permitting the user to carry the tool on his person.

Abstract: A disposable oral cleaning apparatus for cleaning and removing particles and bacteria from the upper surface of the tongue and between the teeth, including an elongated handle, a head component and a flexible connector connecting the elongated handle and the head component. The head component has a pre-cleaning portion, a cleaning portion and an absorbent portion to provide an initial cleaning of the coating of the tongue, a secondary deep cleansing of the pores of the tongue, and a final absorption and removal of all debris. The oral cleaning apparatus is adapted to promote proper cleansing of the tongue and teeth so as to eliminate oral bacteria and bad breath, to reduce tooth decay, gum disease and plaque buildup, and promote proper oral hygiene with no deleterious changes to the tongue.

Abstract: Disclosed is an oral hygiene device, comprising an elongate handle having a bristle end and a scraper end, the bristle end having a plurality of bristles disposed thereon adapted to brushing the user's teeth as in a conventional toothbrush. An arcuate blade member is provided having a concave surface and an opposing convex surface and at least one blade edge disposed at a juncture of the convex and concave surfaces and wherein the curvature of the arcuate blade member is sized, shaped and adapted to scraping the upper surfaces of the human tongue. the arcuate blade member is disposed and attached by support member to the scraper end of the elongate handle such that the concave surface faces the scraper end of the elongate handle.

Abstract: A disposable oral cleaning apparatus for cleaning and removing particles and bacteria from the upper surface of the tongue, including an elongated handle having a solution storage cavity, an attachment utensil partially stored in the cavity, and a head component. The attachment has a brush for applying the solution to a surface of the mouth, and a cap for sealably closing the opening of the cavity. A flexible connector connects the elongated handle and the head component. The head component has multiple cleaning portions including a pre-cleaning portion, a main-cleaning portion and an absorbent portion to provide an initial cleaning of the coating of the tongue, a secondary deep cleansing of the pores of the tongue, and a final absorption and removal of all debris. The oral cleaning apparatus is adapted to promote proper cleansing of the tongue and inner mouth so as to eliminate oral bacteria and bad breath, and promote proper oral hygiene.

Abstract: A multipurpose mop is composed of a head, a neck, an urging mechanism, and a handle. The head is composed of an upper member and a lower member which is joined with the upper member by a retaining rod. The neck has a cross rod and a fastening portion. The neck is fastened with the head by the retaining rod which is put through a through hole of the cross rod of the neck. The fastening portion of the neck is engaged with the tubular head and the nut of the urging mechanism. The handle is fastened at one end thereof with the fastening portion of the neck via the urging mechanism. The head can be turned by the urging mechanism so as to position the head to maximize the cleaning effect. The head is capable of holding a mopping cloth, a bundle of bristles and a floor scraper.

Abstract: An improved tongue scraper or oral hygiene tool is designed to most effectively and harmlessly remove plaque, tartar, bacteria, dead tissue, food debris, etc. from the tongue. The tool is made of a nonporous substance capable of withstanding high temperatures during repeated sterilization such as metal, and preferably stainless steel. The tool includes unique curves and smooth edges designed to define a working edge contoured similar to that of the tongue and having a nongagging and self-cleaning profile and size.

Abstract: A combined toothbrush and tongue scraper with anti-slip bumps therebetween including an elongated one-piece plastic base portion having a first end and a second end and with an intermediate extent therebetween, an integral tongue scraper formed at the first end having two symmetric legs with a cross-piece therebetween thereby creating an isosceles triangle with the apex angle being formed with the intermediate extent, the cross-piece having teeth, a plurality of bristles formed at the second end; and the intermediate extent being formed in a configuration with opposed faces and with a plurality of hemispherical bumps integrally formed in the opposed planar faces.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a device for cleaning the tongue to maintain positive oral hygiene and to control the proliferation of bacteria, plaque, tongue debris and film and the like. The device is used to scrape the tongue to remove bacteria, tongue debris and film and other particular matter from the tongue. It can be easily rinsed and reused, and, because it is manufactured from plastic, is easy and inexpensive to manufacture.

Abstract: A combination tool for use by painters is disclosed. The tool consists of a putty knife, a retractable dusting brush, a hammer, a lever tool and a nail extractor which are ergonomically positioned and designed into one compact device.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a device for cleaning the tongue to maintain positive oral hygiene and to control the proliferation of bacteria, plaque, tongue debris and film and the like. The device is used to scrape the tongue to remove bacteria, tongue debris and film and other particular matter from the tongue. It can be easily rinsed and reused, and, because it is manufactured from plastic, is easy and inexpensive to manufacture.

Abstract: A broom having a broom head with a top surface and a bottom surface. A broom handle projects upwardly and rearwardly from the top surface of the broom head with the bristles extending downwardly from the bottom surface of the head. A tool for use in working on the surface being cleaned by the broom is mounted on the broom head in a position be used when the broom is inverted. The tool can comprise a scraping member or a nail receiving slot for use in pulling nails.

Abstract: A tongue scraper having a convex-shaped edge and a linear edge. The convex-shaped edge conforms to the lateral concavity of the tongue. The linear edge conforms to planar areas of the tongue. Tight gripping of the scraper is facilitated by a hole at each end intended to be pinched between the thumb and finger. In a first embodiment the scraper includes serrations on the convex and linear edges. In a second embodiment the convex and linear edges are smooth.

Abstract: A paintbrush with scraper that includes a paintbrush having brush bristles attached to a brush handle, and a pivoting scraper blade that pivots into and is stored within a scraper blade recess formed within the brush handle, the pivoting scraper blade being lockable in a use position by a blade locking mechanism including a pivot member pivotally and slidably mounted on a pivoting shaft of a pivot shaft member, the pivot member having a pivot shaft guide passageway formed therein and a position locking pin extending therefrom; the pivot shaft member having the pivoting shaft extending therefrom and into the pivot shaft guide passageway, a mounting plate secured to the surface of scraper blade recess of the brush handle and two locking pin receiving channels formed therein; the position locking pin being positionable into one of the two locking pin receiving channels when the scraper blade is stored within the scraper blade recess formed within the brush handle; the position locking pin being positionable in t

Abstract: A toothbrush provided with a flexible tongue scraper movably received in separable halves of a hollow toothbrush handle. Separation of the toothbrush handle reveals the tongue scraper. The tongue scraper has enlarged ends which are retained in reduced passages in the handle halves.

Abstract: A club head brush having a first bristle holder and a second bristle holder at one end of the body thereof, the first bristle holder and the second bristle holder holding bundles of bristles of different softness for cleaning golf club heads, and a pick coupled to a sliding switch at an opposite end of the body and used for removing dirt from scoring lines and grooves on golf club heads, the pick being moved in and out of a through hole at the rear end of the club head brush when the sliding switch is moved along a longitudinal sliding slot on the body.

Abstract: A wiping or scraping device, particularly for cleaning a human tongue, is provided having one or more wiping teeth or wiping elements. Each tooth or element has at least one scoop-like side which terminates at a wiping edge or ridge in an undercutting fashion. Various embodiments are provided for providing bi-directional or planar-directional wiping or cleaning action. For example, embodiments of the invention include wiping devices, linear wiping elements or circular wiping elements with outwardly-directed and/or inwardly-directed annular wiping edges. The wiping device may include a plurality of wiping elements arranged in a row or array. Embodiments are provided wherein the wiping device is configured for use as a windshield wiper or squeegee.

Abstract: A tile grout brush for cleaning grout between tile includes a main body having a generally triangular configuration with an open central zone and including a base portion, a first handle portion and a second handle portion. Bristles are fitted to the base portion and extend from a bottom, outward facing side thereof; the bristles being disposed in bundles arranged in longitudinal rows substantially along a length of the base portion. The first and second handle portions are structured and disposed to promote grasping thereof in order to apply force and reciprocating motion to the bristles against the grout and tile. Threaded sockets are provided on the main body for removable attachment of an elongate extension pole at various selected angled positions relative to the base portion so that the brush can be manipulated to clean areas that are difficult to reach.

Abstract: A scarifying and deburring tool is disclosed adapted to scarify an outer surface of a tubing, pipe or fitting end and scarify and debur an inner surface of a member having an open cylindrical end such tubing, pipe or fitting end. The tool includes an elongated contoured handle with two inner surface scarifying brushes extending from opposite ends of the handle. The handle includes two outer surface scarifying brushes supported in spaced apart throughbores in the handle. A deburring plate is affixed to one side of the handle and includes an inwardly angled deburring scrapers aligned with and extending into respective throughbores. When a tubing, pipe or fitting end is inserted in a throughbore and seated against the corresponding scraper, the end is deburred when the tubing, pipe or fitting is rotated with respect to the tool. The deburring plate includes an opening that functions as a key for opening and closing "B" type acetylene tanks.

Abstract: A tongue debridement aid includes an elongated handle with tongue debridement structure disposed at one end. The tongue debridement structure has a cupped region having an endwall and first and second sidewalls contiguous with the endwall which is disposed at an obtuse angle with respect to said elongated handle and a working edge region disposed along at least the edge of the endwall and typically extends secondarily along the edges of the first and second sidewalls. In use, debris, including microorganisms, may be debrided from the dorsum of the tongue and collected in the cupped region by placing the working edge region on the back of the dorsum, applying moderate pressure and drawing the tongue debridement aid toward the tip of the tongue. The collected debris may then be rinsed away. In order to provide a comprehensive oral hygiene instrument, a fixed or detachable toothbrush head may optionally be provided at the distal end of the elongated handle.

Abstract: An oral hygiene device having, in one embodiment, a unique, unrestricted, self-adjusting two-headed gum-specific brush on one end of a handle; and in another embodiment, a two-headed gumbrush on one end of an elongated handle and a toothbrush on the opposite end of the handle. A tongue scraper may also be included on the toothbrush end of the device.

Abstract: A disposable oral-hygiene instrument for loosening, collecting, and removing debris from the surface of the tongue. The device comprises a handle at one end with a textured surface at the other end for scrubbing the dorsal surface of the tongue. Along the distal perimeter edge of the scrubbing surface extends a scraper for moving debris from the back to the front of the tongue. Affixed to the same end of the instrument as the scrubbing surface is an absorbent material for collecting and removing debris. The instrument is designed to avoid gag reflex due to its low profile.

Abstract: A snow removal device for rapidly removing large amounts of snow from the top surfaces of an automobile. The snow removal device includes a mitt element that receives a person's hand and a portion of the arm to a point in between the elbow and the shoulder. The mitt element is affixed to the rear surface of a plow structure, wherein the mitt element retains the hand so that the palm of the hand faces the rear surface of the plow structure. The mitt element and the plow structure combine to retain a person's arm in a manner that prevents the arm from bending at the elbow. The plow structure has a substantially planar front surface that displaces snow as it moves across the top surfaces of an automobile. The bottom of the plow structure is configured so that is can conform to the changing contours of the automobile without scratching any finished surface that the plow structure may encounter.

Abstract: The present invention provides a combined shovel and broom having a pivoting shovel blade for selectably choosing one of a shoveling position and a brushing position. The combined shovel and broom is simple and allows the shovel portion and the broom portion to be used easily and without interfering with each other. The combined shovel and broom comprises a shovel blade having a shoveling edge and a brush head, a handle, a pivot connection, and a catch for securing the handle in various shovelling and brushing positions.

Abstract: The toothbrush includes a handle (1) with a head (3) furnished with bristles (5) and a device for cleaning the surface of the tongue. The handle (1) is composed of two parts (1A, 1B) joined by a thin, flexible, arc-shaped strip (7) at the base of the handle (1) opposite the head (3). The thin, flexible strip (7) serves as a scraper for cleaning the tongue.

Abstract: An infant-feeding nipple and an infant-feeding nipple system in which the nipple may be used conventionally on a baby bottle or used in conjunction with an elongate conduit connected between the nipple and a container holding liquid to be drunk by the infant. The nipple has a radially enlarged flange on its base end, with a rigid safety ring insert which prevents the flange from being pulled from beneath the cap holding the nipple to a bottle, and which prevents the nipple from being swallowed by an infant when the nipple is detached from a container. In one form of the invention, the nipple has a flexible transverse wall across its base end, with a central opening therethrough for receiving one end of an elongate conduit whose other end may be extended into a container of liquid to be drunk by the infant. Different diameter conduits may be connected to the nipple.

Abstract: An apparatus for brushing teeth 20 including a handle 22 attached at an end 26 to a central brush arm 28, a left brush arm 38 and a right brush arm 36 with a cellulose acetate butyrate glue. The central brush arm 28 attached to the left brush arm 38 and the right brush arm 36 with a cellulose acetate butyrate glue such that the brush heads 52, 54, 56 are flexibly positioned relative to each other. The bristles 58 of the three brushes aligned to contact the ends and sides of teeth of varying sizes.

Abstract: A wall covering removal system for removing material from a surface comprising a scarifying apparatus for scarifying a material, having a handle, a scarifying assembly coupled to a first end, and a first scraper blade coupled to a second end, and a liquid dispensing and cleaning apparatus for wetting the scarified material, including a dispensing device coupled in liquid communication with a reservoir for dispensing liquid through a spray nozzle, a cleaning device coupled to the dispensing device, including a support member coupled to the dispensing device and positioned so as to avoid hindering a liquid sprayed from the nozzle of the dispensing device and a cleaning member coupled to the support member so as to extend forwardly of the dispensing device.

Abstract: A scraper and brush device (10) for a lottery ticket (12) comprising a body member (14). A component (16) on the body member (14) is for scraping off a coating (18) on the lottery ticket (12). An element (20) on the body member (14) is for cleaning the lottery ticket (12). The scraped coating (18) will be removed to expose data (22) printed on the lottery ticket (12), in which the data (22) can now be read by a person (24).

Abstract: A scraper for precisely scraping a row of covering off a typical lottery game scratch ticket that has rows of game-determining indicia hidden by the removable covering. The scraper has a main body with an arcuate protruding appendage that has a blunt front end. In one embodiment, the rear end of the main body has bristles for brushing off ticket scrapings. In another embodiment, the scraper has a clip for storing winning tickets as well as the scraper itself. In yet another embodiment, the scraper has two or three appendages spaced apart so as to accurately scrape off the covering of the rows of game-determining indicia.

Abstract: A brush for applying paint to a surface and effecting opening of a paint container. The inventive device includes a brush member having a handle with a plurality of brush fibers extending therefrom. A prying member is pivotally mounted to the handle and can be extended therefrom to effect prying of a lid of a paint container to open the container.

Abstract: Pillies on the staple fibers of a fabric surface are removed by rubbing a plurality of arcuate blades over the surface of the fabric to guide the pillies into a plurality of double blade defining notches at the uppermost edges of holes formed in the blades.

Abstract: A scraper for removing debris from a surface of a tongue. The inventive device includes a scraping assembly having a scraping blade for dragging across a surface of a tongue. A handle assembly is pivotally mounted to the scraping assembly and can be stowed for storage and the transportation purposes.

Abstract: A dental prosthesis cleaning instrument is defined by an elongated member having a brush portion and a handle portion. The brush portion has a head formation formed at one end of the handle and a plurality of bristles extend from a surface portion thereof. The bristles terminate in an angled brushing surface defining an apex brush ridge adapted to clean angled surfaces of a dental prosthesis. A small scraping tool is provided at an opposed end of the handle portion. The scraping tool is dimensioned to scrape cavitated areas of the dental prosthesis. The scraping tool is a small spatula-shaped tool having a rounded end portion.

Abstract: A toothbrush having a scraper disposed therein includes a handle and a bristle portion which has a barrel connected therewith and is pivotally engaged to the handle with a cylinder disposed to the barrel pivotally engaged between two ears extending from an end of the handle, the handle having a groove defined in a side thereof for the scraper to be inserted therein, each of the ears having a first recess defined therein and the cylinder having a plurality of short grooves defined in both ends thereof, the scraper having a first end and having two parts extending therefrom for insertion into said short grooves, a hook portion formed to one of the parts laterally and engaged with the first recess of the ear, the scraper having a T-shaped plate slidably received in the groove of the handle.

Abstract: A battery contact cleaning tool which comprises a top portion, including a brush for cleaning the battery contact; a bottom portion for reaming and/or smoothing a battery contact; and an intermediate portion connecting the top portion and bottom portion. The present invention additionally provides for a cap to cover the brush located on the top portion of the battery cleaning tool.

Abstract: A plastic looped handle has a front ring with two parallel members connected by a front brush head member. Bristles in curved rows extend from one side of the brush head for brushing of teeth, while convex protrusions extend from the other side of the brush head for tongue cleaning. A center bar extends across the front ring, and a rear ring extends rearwardly from the center bar. A front opening is defined between the front ring and the center bar and a rear opening is defined between the rear ring and the center bar. Both openings are sufficiently large to receive at least two human fingers therethrough. The center bar defines an angle with one of the front members of less than 90 degrees, to thereby define a wedge space, into which the hand of a user may be inserted and wedged to thereby retain control of the toothbrush.

Abstract: A scraper device for attachment to a broom of the type having a head and a handle, the handle having a lower end for mounting to the head. The scraper device is comprised of a blade carrying member, having an upper end and a lower end, for attaching to the broom in a position such that the upper end of the blade carrying member abuts against the handle and the blade carrying member extends downwards and forwards over the head. As well, the scraper device includes means for attaching the blade carrying member to the broom when the blade carrying member is positioned for attachment to the broom so that the blade carrying member is secured to the broom and movement of the scraper device relative to the handle is restricted. Further, a scraper blade is located along the lower end of the blade carrying member so that debris may be scraped from a surface by the scraper device when the orientation of the broom is reversed from that normally used for sweeping.

Abstract: A scraping brush from cleaning dirt and debris from a surface. The inventive device includes a handle having a brush extending from a first end thereof and a scraping block extending from a second end thereof. The scraping block is configured to include a planar rear face oriented at an oblique angle relative to a planar front face, with a pair of arcuate lateral faces intersecting both the planar front and rear faces.

Abstract: A cleaning tool with an elongated handle having a storage hook at one end and in one aspect a modified "V" shaped work piece holder at the opposite end. Optimally, the workpiece holder has bristles on a short side, a scouring pad on a long side and a scraper on its base. The best ratio for workpiece holder supports is two on the long side for every one on the short side. The optimum placement of worksurfaces is with the scrubber and bristles one inch apart and 26 degrees from the longitudinal axis of the handle and the scraper at the longitudinal axis of the handle and offset to one side. One form of scraper has a rounded nose tailored for cleaning between barbeque grill wires.

Abstract: A toothbrush with timer and signalling apparatus having interchangeable periodontal devices. The signalling apparatus is composed of both an audio and vibrating signalling device to alert the user when the preset time limit is achieved.

Abstract: A scraper and brush apparatus includes a brush having a number of bristles, a bristle retaining structure, and a brush body portion having a body portion surface having an engaging recess, a scraper assembly including a scraper plate having a scraping edge and having an engaging projection and a middle plate portion extending between the scraping edge and the engaging projection, the scraper plate being removably secured to the brush body portion with a fastener passing through the scraper plate middle plate portion and into the brush body portion and with the engaging projection fitted into the engaging recess. The engaging recess preferably includes a slot cut into the brush body portion and the engaging projection preferably includes a flange adapted to fit into the groove. The brush body portion preferably includes a handle portion and the recess is preferably located in the handle portion.

Abstract: A combination scraper and wire brush for cleaning a barbecue grill comprises a channel-shaped holder attached to a handle. One side of the holder has a scraper wall with a series of openings which mate with the bars of the barbecue grill. The rear wall cooperates with the front wall to removably retain a wire brush having bristles disposed behind the openings in the scraper wall.

Abstract: A hand-held ice scraper having a wide thin scraper blade at one end thereof and means within said scraper to electrically heat the peripheral edges of the ice-engaging surface of said scraper blade to assist in loosening ice to be removed thereby. A brush element is removably secured to the other end to also assist in cleaning the surface being worked upon.

Abstract: A hand brush having an elongated bristle block body, with substantially planar top and bottom surfaces. The brush bristles extend downwardly from the bottom of the body. The forward end of the body is provided with a forwardly extending nose. A handle has a first portion extending upwardly from the nose and the adjacent forward portion of the top of the body and a second grip portion directed rearwardly above the top of the body. The nose is narrower than the forward end of the body forming a recessed alcove to either side of the nose. A pair of mirror image fingernail cleaners extend forwardly from the forward end of the brush body along and spaced from each side of the nose. The forward ends of the fingernail cleaners are sharp enough to remove grime from beneath the user's nails, but do not represent a hazard to the user since they are set back in their respective alcoves and do not extend beyond the brush nose.

Abstract: A tool for scraping paint and dusting the loosened particles away. The tool fits in the pocket of the painter's overalls which is designed for the scraper alone, and it eliminates the need for a separate brush or rag to dust a surface clean for painting. The Dusper has snapping pins on the handle for removing and replacing the brush.

Abstract: A paint brush assembly includes a clip member arranged to secure a replaceable paint brush head thereto, with the clip member having a u-shaped body, including first and second cooperating jaws engaged with the brush head. A sleeve is received over the clip member subsequent to its securement relative to the brush head. A modification of the invention includes a shield structure, as well as a scraper blade mounted to the sleeve in use.

Abstract: A scrub brush intended primarily for hands and knees type scrubbing. The scrub brush has a substantially rectangular bristle block body of substantially uniform thickness. The bristle block has a rearward end and a forward end with a forwardly extending scraper thereon, terminating in a scraping edge extending transversely of the bristle block. The brush bristles extend downwardly from the bottom surface of the bristle block. A handle for the scrub brush comprises a grip extending longitudinally of the bristle block and a pair of supports which extend between the bristle block top surface and the grip near its forward and rearward ends. The grip has a gentle, longitudinal S-curve with the result that the grip forward end is spaced at a slightly greater distance from the upper surface of the bristle block than is the grip rearward end. The grip increases slightly in width and thickness from its rearward end to its rounded forward end.

Abstract: An interdental tooth-brush includes a support bar (1) with a transversal hole (2a) at one end, a small brush stick (3) with a filiform projection (3a) apt to engage into the transversal hole (2a), and a retention device to fix the projection (3a) into the transversal hole (2a) in an interchangeable manner. The transversal hole (2a) is formed into a support head (2) provided at the end of the support bar (1). This support head (2) has a protuberance projecting through a slot (4a) of a cap (4) fitted onto the support head (2). The cap (4), having two diametrically opposite slots (4a, 4b), is axially slidable between a position of release, in which both slots (4a, 4b) are aligned with the transversal hole (2a), and a locking position, in which the rear slot (4b) is axially offset with respect to the hole (2a ).